Coherent Plug NPI Program Manager

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) & DCPP with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid holidays, sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Ciena in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Coherent Plug NPI Program Manager to drive cross‑functional collaboration among R&D and Operations Engineering, coordinating development, manufacturing readiness and ramp activities for volume production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in project management, with a solid background in optical/electrical test principles and proven cross‑functional leadership, organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Application of optical and electrical test engineering principles.
• Cross-functional leadership across engineering and operations teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving cross-functional R&D and Operations Engineering teams.
• Define deliverables and schedules with clear milestones with stakeholders.
• Maintain tracking of operational deliverables critical to program success.
• Review plans, communicate changes and risks, and establish contingency plans.
• Manage prototype builds within Ciena laboratories and contract manufacturing environments.
• Coordinate production readiness activities to enable ramp execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Optical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Optical Engineering

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well‑being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.

Ciena’s Optical Modem NPI and LCM Engineering team is seeking a Coherent Plug NPI Program Manager to help bring industry‑leading optical products into volume production. This role contributes to successful new product introductions by coordinating development, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp activities across multiple stakeholders. Success in this position supports efficient product launches, operational execution, and manufacturing scalability.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead projects involving cross-functional Research and Development and Operations Engineering teams.
• Define project deliverables and schedules with clear milestones in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed tracking of operational deliverables critical to program success.
• Review project plans, communicate changes and risks, and establish contingency plans where needed.
• Manage prototype builds within Ciena laboratories and contract manufacturing environments.
• Coordinate production readiness activities to enable successful manufacturing ramp execution.

The Must Haves

• Education: Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Optical Engineering OR Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Optical Engineering.
• Experience: 3+ years of project management experience.
• Application of optical and electrical test engineering principles.
• Cross-functional leadership across engineering and operations teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to engage stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

The annual pay range for this position is $109,000 - $174,000 CAD

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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